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Music filled the hall at Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School, 2407 and 2600 S. Broad St., and if one listened closely, he or she may realize the first-graders were singing in French. To some this may seem like a challenge, but to enrollees it is just another day of class. Lessons such as these earned the Lower Moyamensing and Marconi facilities the title of No. 1 South Philly school.
“The kids like it,” its founder Angela Corosanite said. “Just the way a child hears a great thing about their school — they are happy to hear that. I’m thrilled but I am more thrilled for my [school] children.”
Since 2000, it has been a school goal to continue traditional education and allow students to learn seven different arts programs. Upon reaching sixth grade, they choose classes based on their passion.
“From when I was a little girl, I grew up in a city that was rich in culture and arts,” Corosanite said. “I didn’t see it when my children went to school. There were very few opportunities. I always felt that it was my mission to be able to change that.”
Corosanite aims to make the school, which offers courses focused on specialties, such as visual arts, classical music, creative writing and ballet, feel like a second residence to the students.
“We wanted children to walk into the building and feel as though they are home,” Corosanite said.
St. Anthony of Padua Regional Catholic School earned second, and Ss. Neumann-Goretti High School studied third place.
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2013 Readers’ Choice Awards
Cuisine
Scannicchio’s Italian Restaurant: Gravy/sauce
Geno’s Steaks: French fries / cheesesteak
PrimoHoagies: Hoagie
Johnny Chang’s: Sushi
Nick’s Old Original Roast Beef: Roast beef sandwich
City Pizza: Pizza toppings
Green Eggs Café: Sunday brunch
Penrose Diner: Waffles
Popi’s Italian Restaurant: Business luncheon/banquet
FrancoLuigi’s Pizzeria: Romantic outing
Ristorante Pesto: Italian restaurant
Cantina Los Cabalitos: Ethnic restaurant (non-Italian)
Noir: New restaurant
Sweet Tooth
Termini Bros.: Cannoli (tie)
Potito’s Bakery: Cannoli (tie) / cupcakes
Italiano’s Water Ice: Water ice
Lerro’s Candy Co.: Candy store
Staying Active
DanceAdelphia: Dance studio
Girard Academic Music Program: Music program
Marconi Plaza: Place to walk your dog
Stickball: Schoolyard/street game
Guerin Recreation Center: Recreation Center
Wake Up Yoga: Place to take a yoga class
Places
East Passyunk Avenue: Neighborhood
Pennsylvania Burial Co.: Funeral home
Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School: School
St. Monica: Church
Ten Pennies: Florist
Chickie’s and Pete’s: Place to enjoy a game
Sports
Frank Natale: High school coach
Ss. Neumann-Goretti High School Saints: High school team
Citizens Bank Park: Pro sports venue
Chase Utley: Current Philly pro athlete
Ed Snider: Philly pro sports owner
And the Rest
Mummers Parade: South Philadelphia tradition
Councilman Mark Squilla: Politician
Social Scene: South Philly Review section
Disc jockey: Category not on this list
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